PRELIMINARY COCKPIT INSPECTION
NOTE
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Prior to cockpit inspection, check tailcone to ensure battery is connected.
1. Documents - CHECK ABOARD.
a. To be displayed in airplane at all times:
(1) Airworthiness and Registration Certificates.
(2) Transmitter License(s).
b. To be carried in the airplane at all times:
(1) FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
(2) Collins Avionics Pilot's Manual.
(3) Applicable FMS Pilot's Manual.
2. Flashlight - ABOARD.
3. Portable Fire Extinguisher - SERVICED and SECURE.
4. Microphones, Headsets, and Oxygen Masks - ABOARD.
5. Oxygen Quantity - CHECK.
6. Battery Disconnect Switch - BATT DISC.
7. Battery Switch - BATT (no voltage indication).
8. Battery Disconnect Switch - NORM (24 volts minimum).
9. Left and Right Circuit Breakers - IN.
10. Generators - GEN (OFF, if external power is to be used for start).
11. Pitot/Static Heat - ON - 30 seconds - OFF.
12. Engine Anti-Ice Switches - ENG ON - 30 SECONDS - OFF (Igniters will fire).
13. Landing Lights - ON - (Check illumination on ground - OFF, if seen from cockpit).
14. Other External Lights and Passenger Advisory Lights - ON. (Check illumination - OFF, if seen from cockpit).
15. Control Lock - UNLOCKED.
16. Gear Handle - DOWN.
17. Fuel Quantity - CHECK.
18. Elevator Trim - POSITION trim tab indicator within takeoff trim range.
19. Flap Handle - CHECK POSITION.
20. Throttles - OFF.
21. All other switches - OFF or NORM.
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Expedite all checks with electrical power on and ensure that the air conditioner switch is OFF, if external power is not used.
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Landing and nav lights may be omitted if night flight is not anticipated.
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External power must be disconnected to complete items 6, 7 and 8. Voltmeter will indicate external power unit voltage, if used, when Battery switch is placed in BATT position, item 7.